Abstract: A system and method of network-enabled automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs) may be used to assist with cardiac emergencies. The system includes at least two AEDs positioned in different geographic locations. At least one location-providing tag is positioned on each of the at least two AEDs. A controller is capable of communicating with the location-providing tag of each of the at least two AEDs through at least one network connection. When a cardiac emergency occurs, an AED located nearby may be identified or requested to assist with the emergency.

Abstract: Electrically conductive implantable microelectrodes or microconductors are used to lower the transthoracic impedance of an animal. An adapter is provided to enable use of a separate electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet in connection with the implanted microelectrodes or microconductors as an automatic external defibrillator (AED). The adapter includes a connector to connect the adapter to the electronic device, at least one capacitor that may be charged to a predetermined level from the power source of the electronic device, and an electrode through which an electric shock may be delivered from the capacitor through the implanted microelectrodes or microconductors to the heart of the animal.